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How to Build Raised Garden Beds

Do you have questions about how to build raised garden beds yourself? How deep should a raised bed garden be? What kind of wood should be used for raised garden beds? And how do you build a raised bed garden box? We've got answers to these questions and more on our discussion boards, projects, and video tutorials. We've got you covered.

The Best DIY Raised Garden Bed Ideas

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The Best DIY Raised Garden Bed Ideas

Building a Raised Garden Bed

Get the location ready

Choose the spot where you’d like to place the garden bed and remove the grass from the area.

Choose what kind of wood to use

To build a raised garden bed that will last, use cedar or redwood as they are both naturally water-resistant.

Build the garden bed frame

Put together your raised garden bed with a frame that is at least six inches high and has four sides.

Install the bottom of the frame

Once the frame is put together, staple wide-mesh hardware cloth to the bottom. This will keep weeds out while letting earthworms in.

Optional add-on to garden beds

To keep animals out, consider installing a mesh cover on your raised garden bed using wood and PVC pipes.

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